Which Canadian provinces contain the documented range of the Plains Hognose Snake (H. n. nasicus)?
Answer
Southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba
The Plains Hognose Snake (*H. n. nasicus*) occupies the northern and central part of the species' distribution, extending into the Great Plains regions of Canada. Specifically, records place this subspecies in southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba. This northern reach contrasts with the other subspecies locations, which are centered further south or west in the United States and Mexico. Its presence in these Canadian prairies confirms that suitable sandy/gravelly soil pockets exist even at the northern extent of the species' overall range, supporting its requirement for loose substrate for overwintering and foraging activities.
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